Chandler Center for the Arts: This photograph by Chandler photographer Brenda Priddy is part of the exhibit "Automotive Artifacts: The Fine Art Photography of Brenda Priddy" on display at the from Jan. 31 through March 8, 2014. Brenda Priddy

Chandler Center for the Arts: Philip Bialowitz, who survived a Nazi death camp during World War II, talks to Chandler High School students about his life during a lecture in January 2014. Tom Tingle/The Republic

Chandler Center for the Arts: These ceramic sculpture pieces, "Three Muse for Empty Nesters," were created by Cheryl Brandon and on display at the exhibit hall in April 2013. Weldon B. Johnson/The Republic

Chandler Center for the Arts: Razhan Kareem receives his school medallion as Chandler High School seniors get instructions and pick up caps and gowns for graduation at an assembly in May 2012. Charlie Leight/The Republic

Chandler Center for the Arts: Participants in the 12th annual "You Look Marvelous" fashion show, including CJ Udall, center, wave to the crowd at the end of the show in May 2011. Deirdre Hamill/The Republic

Chandler Center for the Arts: Kathleen Benner with BR Productions is seen here in August 2010 being lifted on stage with an improved rigging system that allows for complex staging at the center. Carlos Chavez/The Republic

Chandler Center for the Arts: This piece by Chandler High School junior Mashaida Ferguson was part of the Chandler High School Regional Juried Student Art Exhibition in April 2010. Weldon B. Johnson/The Arizona Republic AZR

Chandler Center for the Arts: This mixed media piece, "Stove Top Transformation," was created by Sue Berzelius. It was part of the exhibit, "Ten Transformations: Framing Renewal" on display in February 2010. City of Chandler

Chandler Center for the Arts: Newly sworn-in U.S. citizen Angie Watrous celebrates by waving her American flag along with hundreds of other new citizens at during a June 2007 ceremony. Jeremiah Armenta/Special for The Republic

Chandler Center for the Arts: Jaime Escalante speaks to a crowd in October 2004 as part of Hispanic Heritage Month.Escalante was the teacher whose story was told in the film "Stand and Deliver" Deirdre Hamill/The Republic

Chandler Center for the Arts: Andrews Sisters impersonators (from left) Shirlee Haarhues, Page Dinges and Doree Geen sing at a dress rehearsal of the "Thanks for the Memory" senior talent show in March 2001. Republic file photo

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Submitted by Tobin Ernst, senior consultant for Angles Public Relations.

The Chandler Center for the Arts has announced its 2014-15 season, which includes headline entertainment, extraordinary dance companies and multicultural performances for families. The center will begin its 25th anniversary season Friday through Sunday, Aug. 22-24, with a weekend celebration featuring a lineup of free performances, interactive activities and art projects.

"This season will exemplify why the Chandler Center for the Arts represents one of the most unique arts collaborative ventures in the country," said Michelle Mac Lennan, assistant general manager of the Chandler Center for the Arts.

The center's 2014-2015 season, which runs from October through March, includes name-brand acts such as Larry the Cable Guy, Travis Tritt, the Midtown Men, Lily Tomlin, the World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra, and Cesar Millan the Dog Whisperer.

The center's annual signature event, Zoppé, an Italian Family Circus, will run from Friday, Dec. 26, through Sunday, Jan. 4. Zoppé will welcome guests into an intimate 500-seat tent for a one-ring circus.

Spring 2015 will see Neil Berg's 100 Years of Broadway, recreating great moments from classic shows featuring the actual stars of shows such as "The Phantom of the Opera," "Les Miserables," "Cats," "Jesus Christ Superstar" and "Jekyll & Hyde."

Cesar Millan, the world's most renowned dog behavioral specialist, comes to Chandler on March 7 to share his life experiences and teach the audience how to apply his techniques to train and rehabilitate dogs in a fun and interactive family experience.

In addition, live music, song and dance will sweep the audience away to Ireland with Michael Londra's Celtic Fire.

The finale of the season features Oscar, Grammy and Golden Globe-winning songwriter Paul Williams on March 28. Recognized as one of America's most prolific and gifted lyricists and composers, Williams has been recorded by such diverse musical icons as Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, Barbra Streisand, Ella Fitzgerald and Ray Charles.